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antivenin · 28 August 2010, 07:28 AM

Here is a question for you fine ladies and gentlemen. If Rolex, from this day forward, were to switch to exhibition casebacks, would you welcome, or oppose the change. Please explain why or why not.

Kanger · 28 August 2010, 07:30 AM

oppose. I like the solid caseback. If Rolex changed it, I feel that the company is caving in because other companies are doing it.

Daddybear · 28 August 2010, 07:38 AM

I don't think the see-through case back could withstand the pressure of diving. I could be wrong...

For a dress watch though...meh....

-db

sakuraba · 28 August 2010, 07:42 AM

Welcome.

If Rolex were to make one, I have faith in our beloved brand to over-engineer it.

bayerische · 28 August 2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddybear

I don't think the see-through case back could withstand the pressure of diving. I could be wrong...

For a dress watch though...meh....

-db

+1

A Rolex is a tool watch, atleast the versions I use and like. No point looking at the movement. (for me)

Daddybear · 28 August 2010, 07:47 AM

Besides...if I never take it OFF...how will I ever see the movement??

-db

Zed Homme · 28 August 2010, 07:50 AM

Rolex movements are many things, but they are not very pretty. I'd be opposed with the exception of some of their dress watches. For those however, they would have to dress the movements up a little. I dont think a display back would limit a watch's diving ability anymore than the crystal up front....

997Opus · 28 August 2010, 08:21 AM

Welcome. Pretty or not I enjoy looking at the movement and engineering.

Rani Drama · 28 August 2010, 08:28 AM

I agree looking at a movement is somewhat magical. And pretty or not it's at least different and doesn't look like an ETA

Dan Pierce · 28 August 2010, 08:33 AM

Neutral.
dP

RebreatherDiver · 28 August 2010, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddybear

I don't think the see-through case back could withstand the pressure of diving. I could be wrong...

For a dress watch though...meh....

-db

If they can get the crystal on the front to withstand the pressure, I am sure they can do the same for the back...

I would welcome it, with some more jewels placed in the right location and perhaps a little filigree work on some of the parts I think it would look nice.

Brushpup · 28 August 2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddybear

I don't think the see-through case back could withstand the pressure of diving. I could be wrong...

For a dress watch though...meh....

-db

Sure it could. Otherwise the front would be steel too. Wouldn't make for much of a watch now would it?

Actually, the best option would be the option to have both with the purchase. Change later to suit.

sleddog · 28 August 2010, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Sure it could. Otherwise the front would be steel too. Wouldn't make for much of a watch now would it?

Actually, the best option would be the option to have both with the purchase. Change later to suit.

Agreed Pat,would be nice to have both options when purchasing....
As for the caseback rating,the good ones are rated to 10 Atoms..Deep enough for a dive to the watches limits!!
I like mine alot on my YM...

rfknauss · 28 August 2010, 09:59 AM

sleddog · 28 August 2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

Unsure Richard??

darthmouse · 28 August 2010, 10:01 AM

Oppose. I like the look of the metal caseback, as strange as that sounds.

Zed Homme · 28 August 2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by darthmouse

Oppose. I like the look of the metal caseback, as strange as that sounds.

On a sport watch, I'd have to agree. But then again, I'm so used to it. I cant find a real reason to oppose a display back (beyond cost) I guess its just a personal preference...

sparky · 28 August 2010, 10:06 AM

If it was an option, I'd add it.

darthmouse · 28 August 2010, 10:09 AM

Although I do think on some dress watches, a display back looks nice. But considering Rolex's functional (vs. flashy) movements, I think it's an option better suited for other brands...

rfknauss · 28 August 2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Unsure Richard??

Rob, I have to admit that your pic that you posted does make it look rather intriguing.

Chipmunk · 28 August 2010, 10:11 AM

I don't really care about the caseback.

sleddog · 28 August 2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

Rob, I have to admit that your pic that you posted does make it look rather intriguing.

Thanks Richard.....It's not for everone,and only did it to the YM because I could!! I do actually like to look at it before and after wearing,but otherwise its just a option not really needed...
For Rolex,I don't think it's a good idea,but on Patek etc it looks great IMO.

Dr. Robert · 28 August 2010, 10:20 AM

Oppose.

esm · 28 August 2010, 10:34 AM

have never keen on the display back. But won't oppose to it to be honest.

If Rolex goes that route, I think I will still wear the watch the same way.... ;-)

TheVTCGuy · 28 August 2010, 10:34 AM

Welcome Welcome Welcome!!!!

Do you work for Rolex?

ersnyder · 28 August 2010, 01:00 PM

I would LOVE an exhibition back on any Rolex but especially the Daytona!!

Speed · 28 August 2010, 04:45 PM

Love the caseback on my PAM 111 because there is something very cool to see...not so sure I would want / need to see the Rolex workhorse.

Andad · 28 August 2010, 04:50 PM

Years ago Rolex made a clear caseback for a GMT.

I like them.

dddrees · 28 August 2010, 07:54 PM

Why would this help really. I mean how often would I see this when that side of the watch is resting on my wrist?

Andad · 28 August 2010, 08:11 PM

Well Dan, if the seals let go you can watch it fill up with water.

If the rotor bearing wears out you can watch the rotor smash itself to death.

You can show your friends the 3186 movement in the old GMT case.

Or look at the cool blue escapement springy thing.

28 August 2010, 07:28 AM	#1
antivenin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 30	welcome, or oppose Here is a question for you fine ladies and gentlemen. If Rolex, from this day forward, were to switch to exhibition casebacks, would you welcome, or oppose the change. Please explain why or why not.

28 August 2010, 07:42 AM	#4
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28 August 2010, 08:33 AM	#10
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28 August 2010, 09:59 AM	#14
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	__________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

28 August 2010, 10:11 AM	#21
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I don't really care about the caseback. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

28 August 2010, 07:30 AM	#2
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	oppose. I like the solid caseback. If Rolex changed it, I feel that the company is caving in because other companies are doing it.

28 August 2010, 07:38 AM	#3
Daddybear Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 145	I don't think the see-through case back could withstand the pressure of diving. I could be wrong... For a dress watch though...meh.... -db

28 August 2010, 07:47 AM	#6
Daddybear Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 145	Besides...if I never take it OFF...how will I ever see the movement?? -db

28 August 2010, 07:50 AM	#7
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Rolex movements are many things, but they are not very pretty. I'd be opposed with the exception of some of their dress watches. For those however, they would have to dress the movements up a little. I dont think a display back would limit a watch's diving ability anymore than the crystal up front....

28 August 2010, 08:21 AM	#8
997Opus Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Texas Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 314	Welcome. Pretty or not I enjoy looking at the movement and engineering.

28 August 2010, 08:28 AM	#9
Rani Drama "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Sub Posts: 427	I agree looking at a movement is somewhat magical. And pretty or not it's at least different and doesn't look like an ETA

28 August 2010, 10:01 AM	#16
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Oppose. I like the look of the metal caseback, as strange as that sounds.

28 August 2010, 10:06 AM	#18
sparky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Cal Location: Seattle, WA. Watch: explorer Posts: 658	If it was an option, I'd add it.

28 August 2010, 10:09 AM	#19
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Although I do think on some dress watches, a display back looks nice. But considering Rolex's functional (vs. flashy) movements, I think it's an option better suited for other brands...

28 August 2010, 10:20 AM	#23
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,251	Oppose. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 August 2010, 10:34 AM	#24
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	have never keen on the display back. But won't oppose to it to be honest. If Rolex goes that route, I think I will still wear the watch the same way.... ;-)

28 August 2010, 10:34 AM	#25
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Welcome Welcome Welcome!!!! Do you work for Rolex?

28 August 2010, 01:00 PM	#26
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	I would LOVE an exhibition back on any Rolex but especially the Daytona!!

28 August 2010, 04:45 PM	#27
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Love the caseback on my PAM 111 because there is something very cool to see...not so sure I would want / need to see the Rolex workhorse.

28 August 2010, 04:50 PM	#28
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Years ago Rolex made a clear caseback for a GMT. I like them. Attached Images __________________ E

28 August 2010, 07:54 PM	#29
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Why would this help really. I mean how often would I see this when that side of the watch is resting on my wrist? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 August 2010, 08:11 PM	#30
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Well Dan, if the seals let go you can watch it fill up with water. If the rotor bearing wears out you can watch the rotor smash itself to death. You can show your friends the 3186 movement in the old GMT case. Or look at the cool blue escapement springy thing. __________________ E

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